NORFOLK REBELLION

Early day motion 2346, tabled 27 October 2008 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House praises Robert and William Kett who were both executed on 7th December 1549 for being leaders of the Norfolk Rebellion under the reign of King Edward VI; recognises these courageous leaders for their contribution to the long struggle of the common people of England to escape from a servile life into the freedom of just conditions; and calls on the Government to recognise that both men were not traitors as charged.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.